Brandon Johnson, Congress

Mayor Brandon Johnson, 3 other mayors called to Congress on inquiry into sanctuary city policy
The mayors of Chicago, Boston, Denver and New York were also asked to hand over all documents and communications related to the city’s sanctuary status, including those between the city and non-governmental organizations and state officials.
‘Yo!’ Mayor Brandon Johnson’s texts reveal governing style and intrigue at City Hall
The mayor’s exchanges with officials show he is more reluctant than predecessors Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel to put much in writing.
Johnson summoned to testify before Congress on Chicago's sanctuary city policies
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been asked to appear before Congress next month to discuss the city’s status as a sanctuary city.
Brandon Johnson asked to testify at Congressional hearing on ‘sanctuary cities'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been asked to testify before a Congressional committee on the city’s “sanctuary city” policies.
Mayor Johnson, other sanctuary city leaders, called to D.C. to testify
A House committee has also requested the mayors submit all documents and communications related to their sanctuary policies, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Brandon Johnson's campaign gives back most of a $50,000 contribution from fund run by a City Hall lobbyist
The Chicago Latino Public Affairs Committee, run by City Hall lobbyist Homero Tristan, contributed that amount to Friends of Brandon Johnson in June 2023. The City Hall inspector general found the contribution violated a $1,
Mayor Brandon Johnson pledges fight to protect Chicagoans against Trump immigrant threats
Promising a “fight” to protect all Chicagoans, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Thursday he has not reached out to the White House in the face of Republican President Donald Trump’s ongoing threats against immigrants — and Democratic officials such as Johnson himself.
Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s massive new debt plan must get intense City Council scrutiny
Mayor Johnson’s plan to float $830 million in new bonds is questionable following Chicago’s first credit downgrade in a ...
Chicago resident angered by liberal mayor's refusal to cooperate with ICE: 'Doesn't align with the people'
Chicago resident P Rae Easley joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss her take on Mayor Brandon Johnson's resistance to the ...
Amid Trump's immigration executive orders, Chicago mayor launches campaign urging "Know Your Rights"
Some of the resources Johnson highlighted include phone numbers for anyone "witnessing ICE activity," with recommended steps ...
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Johnson rakes in gambling contributions, including one that may violate ethics law
The mayor received a $13,000 check from an association affiliated with a city lobbyist, potentially violating an ordinance ...
City of Chicago launches 'Know Your Rights' campaign with CTA amid fears of immigration raids
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker are once again pushing back on the Trump administration's promise of mass ...
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Johnson Brushes Off Threat of Arrest for Failing to Help Trump’s Mass Deportation Effort
We are not going to be intimidated by those acts of terror to radically shift our way of living,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Aldermen blast Cultural Center display as antisemitic, call on Mayor Brandon Johnson to remove it
The public exhibit in the city-run building features bloodied caricatures of Uncle Sam and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...